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The 12 Most Realistic Game Weapon Replicas

The 12 craziest and most realistic game weapon replicas

Frostmourne

Sting, Glamdring, and Excalibur may be more famous as far as named swords go, but in terms of gawk-worthy geek replicas, Epic Weapons' Frostmourne is hard to beat. The "real" Frostmourne was wielded by the nefarious Lich King in Blizzard's World of Warcraft online role-playing game. This collector's version weighs 16 pounds, boasting a 28-inch stainless steel blade inscribed with authentic runes and a fantastically detailed hilt that would look great (or incredibly nerdy) hanging above your hearth.

Good luck finding one, though. Epic produced these babies in extremely limited quantities that came complete with a certificate of authenticity and an RFID microchip designed to separate fakes from the real thing.

Plasma cutter

Epic Weapons strikes again with this ridiculously detailed recreation of Isaac Clarke's plasma cutter from Electronic Arts' survival-horror Dead Space games. In the series, Clarke assembled the makeshift weapon after the conclusion of the original Dead Space. He then used it to carve a bloody path through a horde of Necromorphs and other sci-fi nasties during the events of Dead Space 2.

The replica manages to capture the jury-rigged nature of the in-game cutter that Clarke cobbled together from spare parts. It's also quite hefty, weighing in at nearly 3 pounds.

Handheld portal device

Valve's Portal games have proven very popular with both gamers and pop culture enthusiasts. Not only are the titles themselves highly regarded, but memes such as "the cake is a lie" and "thinking with portals" are commonplace. Less common are spectacular cosplay props like this Portal gun, which was produced in limited quantities by collectibles giant NECA.

The Portal gun (or Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device, for you Valve fanatics) is wielded by series protagonist and player character Chell in both Portal and Portal 2.

Portal turret

How about this unbelievably detailed replica of a turret from Valve's Portal title? We know, it's pretty incredible, and that's probably because it was designed and built by Weta Workshop. Who's Weta? Oh, they're only the special effects pros responsible for Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies and the upcoming "Hobbit" trilogy.

The company sent this custom ditty to Valve's offices unsolicited, and you can see what is probably the world's coolest unboxing video to your left.

Lancer

There's nerdy, and then there's crazy-amounts-of-disposable-income nerdy. This Lancer replica from TriForce definitely falls into the latter category. The sci-fi assault rifle cum chainsaw appears in all three installments of Epic Games' Gears of War franchise, and the real-world version is every bit as naughty-looking as its in-game counterpart.

TriForce produced 500 Lancers under the terms of its licensing deal with Epic, and each one was hand-painted and detailed to achieve the sci-fi shooter series' signature heavy metal aesthetic.

M-8 Avenger assault rife

Much like its previously mentioned Lancer counterpart, TriForce's M-8 Avenger replica is less a geeky collectible and more a work of art. The in-game Avenger hails from BioWare's Mass Effect series of action role-playing games, and depending on how you choose to outfit your squad, it may be wielded by the protagonist Shepard as well as some of the soldiers under his command.

Also like the Lancer, the Avenger saw a limited production run of 500 units, so if you manage to get your hands on one of these (and you can afford it), we salute you.

Darth Vader's Lightsaber

Are you tired of clumsy, random blasters? Do you long for an elegant weapon from a more civilized age? If so, UltraForceSaber's official "Star Wars" lightsaber replicas will hit your sweet spot. These masterpieces are film set quality, but like some of the other items in our gallery, they're hard to come by these days — not to mention expensive if and when you find one.

After 35-plus years of "Star Wars," there are dozens of different lightsaber-wielding characters in the canon, and UltraForceSabers probably made a replica of your favorite Force user's hilt at some point. While they aren't all game-related, the company has paid homage to obscure characters like Asajj Ventress in addition to all of the classics.

Master Chief's armor

Few of us can mow down Covenant troops or fight our way through hordes of Flood like Halo's Master Chief. Even fewer of us have a set of his awe-inspiring Mjolnir body armor in our closet. Bungie's (and now with Halo 4, Microsoft's) Halo franchise features plenty of chances to ogle the heavy metal exoskeleton that heightens the strength, speed, agility, and durability of the games' Spartan super-soldiers.

Now, a prop company called Blue Realm has given us the opportunity to ogle Master Chief's armor in real life. The company doesn't have a licensing deal with Microsoft, so it's not selling the suits. Artist Devin White, who handcrafted the Mjolnir suit, says the company can take custom orders, though.

[Image credit: Blue Realm Studios]

Batarang

TriForce makes our list for the third time with this stunning recreation of a Batarang from Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham City action game. The Dark Knight's do-everything boomerang analog comes complete with a display stand, Batglove, and working LED effects. TriForce is making 750 limited edition Batarangs and is currently accepting preorders for $187. The replica is expected to ship during the fourth quarter of 2012.

Altair's Sword

With Assassin's Creed III on the way, it's only fitting that we include a replica weapon from UbiSoft's famed stealth-action franchise. Replica Dungeon makes this handsome recreation of original series protagonist Altair's personal sword. The blade is double-edged stainless steel, while the pommel and hilt are high-quality reproductions of the in-game design.

Replica Dungeon says the sword is durable enough for "light combat use," which means it should survive your next Assassin's Creed-themed LARP event.

Krato's Blade of Chaos

Sony's God of War series has long featured some of the nastiest weapon designs in video gaming. If you're feeling the urge to collect one of these bad boys for yourself, famed film replica outfit United Cutlery has produced an officially licensed version of Kratos' fearsome Blade of Chaos. The blade is cast from zinc aluminum and features custom etching and textures as well as a display stand and a certificate of authenticity.

Churburg armor

When you're ready to step up your replica game (and when money is no object), you'll want to check out this 14th-century suit of armor believed to have originated in Milan, Italy. By The Sword makes this fully articulated wearable reproduction,which features a traditional chainmail coat coupled with steel plate protection for your most vulnerable spots.

The suit weighs in at at whopping 168 pounds, not including the iron display stand.

We know you love video games. You wear your gamer geek cred on your sleeve, proudly preaching the gospel of interactive entertainment to all who will listen. How far will you go, though? Do you have what it takes to decorate your humble abode with bleeding-edge replica props from your favorite game franchises? More importantly, are you prepared for the inevitable impact on your social life?

If so, check out 12 of the nerdiest, niftiest and most expensive game-related replicas ever produced.

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